question

Kim2011
on 12/9/11 7:56 am - NC

After I wait my 30 mins after eating to drink can I drink some of my protein drink (its clear) or do I count the protein drink as a meal only? I have been making one and drinking it throughout the day, along with water, but I just wanted to know if I should be doing this. Thanks

poet_kelly
on 12/9/11 7:58 am - OH

RNY on 11/04/08

You can drink it whenever it works best for you. It can be a meal, a snack or just a healthy beverage to have throughout the day.

Kelly

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Kim2011
on 12/9/11 8:01 am - NC

RNY on 11/21/11

Thanks! :-)

(deactivated member)
on 12/9/11 8:08 am - Sudbury, Canada

Any time is fine in fact i was having trouble drinking all the water i needed and the protein shakes so my nutritionist suggested me dringing 2 protein shakes and water in the morning untill lunc the wait 30 min have lunch then wait 30 have water ect it was the best thing i could have done seeing as i wasnt a breakfast person before the surgery

missjann
on 12/9/11 11:37 am

RNY on 12/21/10

You can count your protein drink as a meal if you want because it's
protein, but anything liquid also counts as well.....liquid. For example,
I add up all my liquids as "water", but I still count the protein in them
to hit my 60-70 grams of protein for the day. If I have a protein drink
for an afternoon snack, I also count it towards my fluids for the day.

Jan